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Abrams, Roger I., 1945-

Playing tough : the world of sports and politics / Roger I. Abrams. - Boston : Northeastern University Press, ©2013. - 1 online resource (xii, 258 pages) : illustrations

Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-243) and index.

Sports and politics -- Early baseball and the urban political machine -- The Nazi Olympic triumph -- The war of the world: Joe Louis v. Max Schmeling -- The "futbol war" of Central America -- Muhammad Ali and the symbols of politics -- Olympic boycotts and international relations -- Sports and South African liberation -- Hardball in city hall: public financing of sports stadiums -- Conclusion.

A history of the interplay of sports and politics around the world.


English.

ISBN: 1555538150 (electronic bk.) 9781555538156 (electronic bk.) (cloth ; alk. paper) (cloth ; alk. paper)

Standard No.: 99955308324

Source: 73956D2E-E6DA-42B2-8ECA-A6C8989F8321 OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Sports--Political aspects.
Sports and state.
Sports--Aspect politique.
Sports--Politique gouvernementale.
SPORTS & RECREATION--Sociology of Sports.
Sports and state.
Sports--Political aspects.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: GV706.35 / .A37 2013

Dewey Class. No.: 306.4/83